“It may have not been easy but by end of first grade, the violent, hostile crowds had disappeared.”

You can get bouquets of fresh flowers, handmade gift cards, cool French soaps, earrings, necklaces and bracelets by local jewelry makers, and many other gift items—almost all of which are made by Oakland-based artists.

“I mean, does anyone just walk into place and feel happy?”

With all this May Day havoc, Ariana Ansari breaks down the logistics behind Occupy from her point of view.

On Wednesday November 2nd, 2011, a general strike took place in the streets of Oakland, called for and led by the Occupy Oakland movement. A general strike is a strike action involving a critical mass of the workers, students, and occupants of a city, town, or country. The goals may be political and/or economic and [...]

“The Raiders sacked Philip Rivers six times and left with at least a share of first place. The Chiefs then lost to the Denver Broncos, which gave the Silver & Black sole possession of  the AFC WEST.”

“What I love most is you can have as many samples as you want for seven bucks.”

“I have been blessed to share stages with Jill Scott, The Roots, Dave Matthews, Dave Chapelle, Silk E, Kev Choice, Ice Cube, Wu Tang, Dead Prez, Kanye West, Common, Erykah Badu, The White Stripes, Radiohead, Oasis, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers…”

“It’s amazing because I feel like every time a person buys my clothing they carry a part of me and things I love to do with them.”